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Anthony J. Parrish

Anthony J. Parrish

Sep 29, 2009

Anthony J. Parrish September 2, 1936 - September 29, 2009 Mr. Parrish age 73, of Lakemont died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. Born in Cresson, PA., he was the son of the late Leonard A. and Ellen E. (Ray) Parrish. He married Marie 'Dolly' C. Smith on October 21, 1961 at St. Leo's Catholic Church....

Arnold E. Lafferty

Arnold E. Lafferty

Sep 25, 2009

Arnold E. Lafferty July 12, 1932 - September 25, 2009 Mr. Lafferty age 77, of Altoona, PA., died Friday morning at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. Born in Logan Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Charles M. and the Margaret ( Murtiff ) Lafferty. He married Marion 'Sissy' Wendt on March 14, 1953 at Leesburg,...

Leona M. Ammerman

Leona M. Ammerman

Sep 22, 2009

Leona M. Ammerman August 3, 1918 - September 22, 2009 Mrs. Leona M. Ammerman age 91, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg Formerly of Pine Ave and the Fifth Ward Altoona died Tuesday at Manor. Born in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of the late Wolfgang Breit and Louise E. (Beck). She married Carl S. Ammerman on October 4,...

Raymond J. Stoehr

Raymond J. Stoehr

Sep 14, 2009

Senior Master Chief, Raymond J. Stoehr, 82, of Homewood at Martinsburg the son of Raymond and Louisa (Kuny) Stoehr, ended his earthly voyage surrounded by his family on Monday evening. He now begins his heavenly travels into the loving arms of the Lord were the seas are always tranquil. He will be greeted in Paradise by his loving wife of...

Mary E. Yeager

Mary E. Yeager

Sep 3, 2009

Mary E. Yeager, 87, Altoona, died Thursday morning at her residence. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Feroleto) Feroleto. She married Myron J. Yeager Nov. 27, 1954, at Holy Trinity Church, Huntingdon. Surviving are her husband, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Angelo. Mary was a 1940 graduate of...

Helen M. Dzwonkowski

Helen M. Dzwonkowski

Aug 28, 2009

Helen Dzwonkowski of Kettle Rd, Tyrone formerly of 2102 - 20th St. Altoonna died Friday evening at Altoona Regionsl Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus.Helen was born in Altoona, Pa. the daughter of the late of Ignatious and Anna (Jabelka) Dzwonkowski. Survived by several nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Betty Dzwonkowski. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima...

Louise Marjorie Brunner

Louise Marjorie Brunner

Aug 22, 2009

Louise Marjorie Brunner, 83, of Duncansville died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roy E. and Vernie L. (Bardo) Mitchell. Surviving are her children: Irene M. Holzman, Ruth M. McCloskey, Patricia Ann Servello, Kathleen J. Schane, Charleen L. Smith, Dennis McMaster and David E. McMaster; 12 grandchildren; and a brother, Roy...

Rose Marie Brennan

Rose Marie Brennan

Aug 20, 2009

Rose Marie Brennan, 80, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Lakemont, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Hazel Wike. She married Donald F. Brennan April 19, 1961, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband; five sons: Donald F. Jr. of Altoona, Steven and wife, Diane, of Hollidaysburg, James...

Leonard A. Parrish

Leonard A. Parrish

Jun 26, 2009

Leonard E. Parrish, 70, formerly of 1920 15th Ave., Altoona, died Friday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Leonard A. and Ellen E. (Ray) Parrish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Weidwald. Surviving are two daughters: Michelle Kavalets and husband, Mick, of Altoona and...

E. Pauline "Polly" Mickey

E. Pauline "Polly" Mickey

Jun 17, 2009

E. Pauline "Polly" Mickey age 77, of Altoona, Entered into Eternal Glory on Wednesday evening at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia; she was the daughter of the late Isaac Richard and Beulah Pauline (Secrist) Likens. She married Charles Howard Mickey Sr. on June 20, 1951 in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her...

Louis Soldner

Louis Soldner

Jun 12, 2009

Louis Soldner, 87, of Altoona died Friday morning at The Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Anton and Anna (Ehgartner) Soldner. He is survived by two sisters: Anna Fliegerbauer and Mary Lenhart, both of Altoona; a brother, John of Hollidaysburg; and several nieces and nephews. He also is survived by a special...

Josephine T. Pleva

Josephine T. Pleva

Jun 8, 2009

Mrs. Josephine T. Pleva age 83, of Altoona, formerly of Coupon, died Monday evening at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Born in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Pleva) Kolarczyk. She married Michael Pleva who preceded her in death. Survived by one daughter: Michelle Weidlich of Columbia , PA, four sons: David Kolarczyk and...

Bernice E. Garis

Bernice E. Garis

Jun 7, 2009

Bernice E. Garis age 75, of formerly of 2015 Broad Ave. Altoona, died Sunday at Hearthside Nursing Home, State College, PA where she was recently a guest. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Reuben R and Ruth Elizabeth (Van Allman) Garis. Survived by one daughter: Joy Wheeler and husband Robert of Charlotte, NC, A sister: Carrol...

Joan C. 'JoAnn' Merritt

Joan C. 'JoAnn' Merritt

Jun 5, 2009

Mrs. Joan C. Merritt age 76, of Altoona, PA., died Friday evening after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Saternus) Wojcik. She married Vernon H. Merritt on February 4, 1956 at Altoona. He preceded her in death on November 29, 1980. Survived by two daughters: Linda M. O'Brien...

John Rupeka

John Rupeka

Jun 3, 2009

John Rupeka June 23, 1914 - June 3, 2009 Mr. John Rupeka age 94, of Williamsburg RD., died Wednesday morning at his residence. Born in Frankstown, he was the son of the late Kuzma and Barbara Rupeka. He married Stella Boyko on August 30, 1947 at Altoona; she preceded him in death on August 16, 1981. Survived by one daughter:...

Deloris Irene 'Ducky' Patterson

Deloris Irene 'Ducky' Patterson

May 27, 2009

Deloris Irene "Ducky" Patterson, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Carson Valley, Duncansville, daughter of the late John R. and Arvilla (Clapper) Grove. She married George S. "Pete" Patterson Aug. 9, 1947, in Virginia. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Joyce E. Stark and husband, Richard S.,...

Fern Daugherty

Fern Daugherty

May 6, 2009

Mrs. Fern L. Daugherty, 77, of Green Avenue Tower, Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late George A. and Mildred (Sullivan) Ross. She was preceded in death by three husbands: Richard Tyack, Irvin Daugherty Sr. and Thomas Buckreis. She is survived by children: Mary Patricia Caruso...

Faye R. Lach

Faye R. Lach

May 5, 2009

Mrs. Faye R. Lach, 90, of Altoona died Tuesday morning at her residence. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late William and Clara (Rutherford) Mountain. She married Stephen J. Lach June 1, 1957, in Altoona. He preceded her in death July 12, 1961. She is survived by a son, Stephen E. and wife, Nancy, of Altoona; a granddaughter,...

Mary E. Wilt

Mary E. Wilt

May 2, 2009

Mary E. Wilt, 80, Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Lyman) Sigrist. She married Leroy F. Wilt Sr. at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in 1952. He died Jan. 12, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Kathryn (Ronald) Hann...

Frances D. Kasun

Frances D. Kasun

Apr 28, 2009

Frances D. Kasun, 80, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bons Secours Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Mary (Jandora) Tsamoutales. She married John G. Kasun Jan. 29, 1955, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving are her husband: five sons: Stephen (Robyn) Kasun and their children, Erica...

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